Strategic Bulk Transport Planner: Route Optimisation

METCALFE FARMS HAULAGE; Leyburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Metcalfe Farms Haulage in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, is seeking a Bulk Transport Planner. Based at the head office, you will optimise routes, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive efficiency across the transport operation.

You will collaborate with drivers and other departments to deliver OTIF deliveries and cost-effective solutions while using transport management software and telematics for real-time decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or logistics within haulage is desirable.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Route planning and optimisation to minimise costs and fuel use.
• Ensure compliance with UK/EU transport regulations and safety standards.
• Monitor transport costs and identify efficiency improvements.
• Use transport management software and telematics for real-time routing.
• Coordinate deliveries with drivers and internal teams.
• Analyse transport data to identify trends and improve operations.
• Collaborate with Bulk staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure deliveries are completed on time and in full (OTIF).

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics coordination

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication

IT skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Transport management software

Job description

Metcalfe Farms Haulage in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, is seeking a Bulk Transport Planner. Based at the head office, you will optimise routes, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive efficiency across the transport operation.

You will collaborate with drivers and other departments to deliver OTIF deliveries and cost-effective solutions while using transport management software and telematics for real-time decisions.